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U.S. imports of ginger (excluding sugar-preserved or syrup-conserved) (SITC 07527) totaled $10.0M in April 2026, traded with 33 countries.
Importers of Ginger (Excluding Sugar-Preserved or Syrup-Conserved) paid $280K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 6.3% on $4.5M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Ginger (Excluding Sugar-Preserved or Syrup-Conserved) imports of $10.0M in April 2026 ran 21% below the year-to-date monthly average of $12.6M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataTraded in dried whole, sliced, and ground forms, ginger excluding sugar-preserved or syrup-conserved preparations is a high-volume spice commodity serving food manufacturing, beverage, and nutraceutical sectors. The processing state — fresh-dried versus steam-sterilized versus irradiated — materially affects both FDA admissibility pathways and buyer acceptance, particularly for organic-certified supply chains. Moisture content and gingerol concentration are the primary quality metrics cited in commercial contracts. FDA admissibility review applies at entry; importers should verify that foreign establishments are registered with FDA and that phytosanitary documentation accompanies each shipment. Classification and admissibility are complex — consult a licensed customs broker or FDA for guidance.
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Ginger preserved in sugar or conserved in syrup is classified under a different SITC heading (typically within prepared or preserved vegetable products), not here. Importers must confirm that their product is in a dry or unpreserved state — whole, sliced, or ground — to correctly classify it under 07527. Misclassification between dried ginger and sugar-preserved ginger can trigger reclassification and potential duty adjustments at entry.
Standard documentation includes a commercial invoice specifying processing method and moisture content, a phytosanitary certificate from the country of origin, an FDA facility registration number for the foreign shipper, and a certificate of analysis covering pesticide residues and microbial limits. Organic shipments require additional USDA NOP certification documentation.
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Monthly import values over time